The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 37,600
€ 15,600
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW i3 (94 Ah) is 1.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4
62.9
69.9
80.3
57.3
67.7
78.1
69.9 in
Width
67.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
62.9 in
Height
57.3 in
101.2
157.9
101.2
159.4
157.9 in
Length
159.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2588 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
11.06 %
General
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4
I01
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4
93 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
17.32 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 158 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
158 MPGe
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
128 mi
Range
424 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
128 mi
424 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
42.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
42.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft





31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft



















